Which of the following are similar to the ways you've served Christ in your family? [check all that apply]
• Taught your kids to see God's glory in nature
• Washed the dishes without being asked
• Played a board game with your kids
• Encouraged your wife to finish her master's degree
• Attended a child's open house at school
• Worked fewer hours to be with your family
• Set an example of a godly prayer life for your children
• Held a crying child
• Swung on the tire swing with your daughter
• Told your wife why you're still in love with her
• Told your son he's got what it takes
• Coached soccer
• Let you child correct you now and then
• Fixed the vacuum cleaner
• Taught your sons to ride a bike
• Listened patiently to a complaint of your wife
• Taped your child's artwork to your office wall
• Admitted to your kids that you were wrong
• Told your children how Christ entered your life
• Cleaned up vomit
• Taught your children to love books
• Been romantic without expecting sex
• Told your daughter she's smart/beautiful
• Set standards for your kids and stuck to them
• Dealt graciously with a busybody neighbor
• Peeled carrots
• Watched movies together
Climber Theme of the Week: Youngster Time-Sharing Friday, November 15, 2002
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Key Bible Verse: Lord, remind me — that my days are numbered, and that my life is fleeing away (Psalm 39:4). Bonus Reading:Psalm 39:1–7
Jeff was dashing out the door on his son's first day of school. "Daddy, will you take me to school?" Derek asked.
"Sorry, buddy. I know it's a huge day for you, but I have a meeting even before you have to be at school."
Derek didn't give up. "Daddy, will you pick me up when it's time to come home?"
"Aw, Son, I wish I could."
"Daddy, will I ever see you again? If you can't leave work to see me, and they won't let me leave school, and you have to work even when you're home—when?" Derek's eyes were filling up.
Jeff made an on-the-spot decision to shift that 3:00 appointment to 2:00. "Son, I'll be there to pick you up after school. I'll make it happen."
Jeff had repented of putting his job before his family. He kept making the necessary adjustments. Derek saw more of Jeff during his kindergarten year than he had in his first five years combined. Jeff was still successful, but he quit climbing and started living. Derek entered his teenage years with the foundation only an involved father can bring to a child. Jeff had less in his portfolio than he would have on the fast track at the office, but his investment in Derek was priceless.
—Crawford Loritts Jr. in Make It Home Before Dark
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